ClickRentStay Travel Guide To Lanzarote - Puerto Del Carmen

Here are some of the owners’ comments about the local area around Puerto Del Carmen

Above all Lanzarote is about visual impact. Any idea that a little island devastated by volcanic explosions and blanketed with lava might not have much to see could hardly be more wrong. Lanzarote has so much to interest and amaze the visitor that every outing seems to be interrupted by constant pauses and photo stops. Some sights are the product of the power of nature alone, some are man-made, and some an intriguing combination of the two. It's fascinating to see how man's inventiveness has turned the volcanic activity to advantage, especially the covering of acres of good soil with picón, black volcanic grit that absorbs any dew or precipitation and helps crops flourish. Everywhere the hand of local genius César Manrique, self styled 'ecological artist', can be seen, not just in major artworks and attractions, but in cottage architecture, colour schemes and design. Puerto del Carmen is the busiest resort on the island where shops, bars and restaurants line 3km of coastal road. It boasts over 5km of gently shelving sand beach. Pleasant afternoons and evenings can be spent in the old town and post areas. Matagorda is a charming resort at the quieter end of Puerto del Carmen. It offers a small sandy beach and a tasteful gathering of shops, bars and restaurants. [Matagorda is close to the airport so some aircraft noise will be heard]. Closer to Puerto del Carmen is the compact resort of Playa de los Pocillos which has wide sandy beach. Visitors can stroll along the promenade and enjo9uy the shops, bars and restaurants that stretch along the coast. This resort will appeal to those that want to relax, whilst knowing that lively nightlife is a taxi ride away. Villa Rose

Above all Lanzarote is about visual impact. Any idea that a little island devastated by volcanic explosions and blanketed with lava might not have much to see could hardly be more wrong. Lanzarote has so much to interest and amaze the visitor that every outing seems to be interrupted by constant pauses and photo stops. Some sights are the product of the power of nature alone, some are man-made, and some an intriguing combination of the two. It's fascinating to see how man's inventiveness has turned the volcanic activity to advantage, especially the covering of acres of good soil with picón, black volcanic grit that absorbs any dew or precipitation and helps crops flourish. Everywhere the hand of local genius César Manrique, self styled 'ecological artist', can be seen, not just in major artworks and attractions, but in cottage architecture, colour schemes and design. Puerto del Carmen [including Matagorda / Los Pocillos] Puerto del Carmen is the busiest resort on the island where shops, bars and restaurants line 3km of coastal road. It boasts over 5km of gently shelving sand beach. Pleasant afternoons and evenings can be spent in the old town and post areas. Matagorda is a charming resort at the quieter end of Puerto del Carmen. It offers a small sandy beach and a tasteful gathering of shops, bars and restaurants. [Matagorda is close to the airport so some aircraft noise will be heard]. Closer to Puerto del Carmen is the compact resort of Playa de los Pocillos which has wide sandy beach. Visitors can stroll along the promenade and enjo9uy the shops, bars and restaurants that stretch along the coast. This resort will appeal to those that want to relax, whilst knowing that lively nightlife is a taxi ride away. Villa Puerto

Although there are several good restaurants, bank, pharmacy, bakery, supermarkets in Tias, it is recommended that a car is hired if you want to visit Puerto del Carmen or explore the island. Puerto del Carmen is the busiest resort on the island where shops, bars and restaurants line 3km of coastal road. It boasts over 5km of gently shelving sand beach. Pleasant afternoons and evenings can be spent in the old town and post areas. Matagorda is a charming resort at the quieter end of Puerto del Carmen. It offers a small sandy beach and a tasteful gathering of shops, bars and restaurants. [Matagorda is close to the airport so some aircraft noise will be heard]. Closer to Puerto del Carmen is the compact resort of Playa de los Pocillos which has wide sandy beach. Visitors can stroll along the promenade and enjo9uy the shops, bars and restaurants that stretch along the coast. This resort will appeal to those that want to relax, whilst knowing that lively nightlife is a taxi ride away. Tias Villa

Puerto del Carmen [including Matagorda / Los Pocillos] Puerto del Carmen is the busiest resort on the island where shops, bars and restaurants line 3km of coastal road. It boasts over 5km of gently shelving sand beach. Pleasant afternoons and evenings can be spent in the old town and post areas. Matagorda is a charming resort at the quieter end of Puerto del Carmen. It offers a small sandy beach and a tasteful gathering of shops, bars and restaurants. [Matagorda is close to the airport so some aircraft noise will be heard]. Closer to Puerto del Carmen is the compact resort of Playa de los Pocillos which has wide sandy beach. Visitors can stroll along the promenade and enjo9uy the shops, bars and restaurants that stretch along the coast. This resort will appeal to those that want to relax, whilst knowing that lively nightlife is a taxi ride away. Villas Del Carmen